A viral message is doing rounds on social media which claims that on Sunday, Shaheen Bagh protesters are planning to hold a ‘big celebration to mark the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley. The message claims that preparations for the “event” are underway.
Several Twitter users passed on the claim without verifying facts. Here ‘s the claim:
Kashmiri Pandits were massacred on 19 January 1990
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There are preparations for a big celebration on January 19 at Shaheen Bagh by the Muslim crowd chanting “Free Kashmir” and “Azadi”.Those same slogans and celebration of genocide#KashmiriPandits
— Alok Mishra (@shrialokmishra) January 18, 2020
Fact Check
However, when a fact check was done, it was found that the official Twitter account of Shaheen Bagh clarified that no such event is being organized and requested users not to pay heed to such “malicious” messages.
They said in a tweet, “A WhatsApp message spreading false information is being circulated to Kashmiri Pandits to create discord and attack the spirit of fraternity that the movement radiates.”
Check it out:
A whatsapp message spreading false information is being circulated to Kashmiri Pandits to create discord and attack the spirit of fraternity that the movement radiates.
We stand by our Kashmiri Pandit brothers and sisters!#ShaheenBaghProtest #ShaheenBaghTruth pic.twitter.com/adM5vfKZDc
— Shaheenbaghofficial (@Shaheenbaghoff1) January 18, 2020
Final Verdict:
It is clear that Shaheen Bagh protesters are not planning to celebrate the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley. The tweets claiming the same are false and without any substance.
